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CVE-2024-22048: govuk_tech_docs XSS Vulnerability

• Severity: medium (CVSS 6.1 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2024-01-04 · updated 2026-07-14
• Weakness: CWE-79

Description

govuk_tech_docs versions from 2.0.2 to before 3.3.1 are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting vulnerability. Malicious JavaScript may be executed in the user's browser if a malicious search result is displayed on the search page.

Affected products

• Gov.Uk Govuk Tech Docs: from 2.0.2 before 3.3.1 — fixed in 3.3.1

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Gov.Uk Govuk Tech Docs 3.3.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773
• https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/pull/323
• https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/releases/tag/v3.3.1
• https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/security/advisories/GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773
• https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773
• https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773
• https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/pull/323
• https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/releases/tag/v3.3.1
• https://github.com/alphagov/tech-docs-gem/security/advisories/GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773
• https://vulncheck.com/advisories/vc-advisory-GHSA-x2xw-hw8g-6773

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